Google street view image for 3896 Louis Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303

Off Market Apr 2024 for $2.9M

$3,238,301

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $17,275/mo

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1,508

sq ft

3896 Louis Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303

About this home

Fronting on Gailen Avenue not Louis makes this home a great find! Sharp and bright is this three bedroom, two bath updated Eichler! Boasting high ceilings in the main living spaces plus it offers a professionally landscaped 7300 sq. ft. yard. The corner lot offers only one neighboring home with a long time neighbor! This home offers easy access to busses and freeways along with an easy jump to the two of Palo Alto's downtowns; one on California Avenue for its Sunday Farmers market, dining and cafes or the renown University Avenue!

Single-familyProperty Type

1957Year Built

6,970 sq ftLot Size

$2,147Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Kathleen Wilson •DRE #00902501 • Compass

Contact: 650-207-2017

Bought with Vivian Lee •DRE #01881090 • Homeland Realty

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•Source:MLSListings #ML81957508

Redfin Estimate

$3,238,301

$318K since sold in April 2024$102K since August

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This home's estimate is 3.2% higher than the average sale price ($3.14M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$2,800,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,695 sq ft
370 Shasta Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94306
SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$3,270,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,421 sq ft
3868 Louis Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303
SOLD NOV 10, 2025
$2,600,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,508 sq ft
3946 Louis Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303
SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$4,220,000
D
4 beds2 baths1,780 sq ft
852 Ross Ct, Palo Alto, CA 94303
SOLD NOV 21, 2025
$2,800,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,230 sq ft
773 E Meadow Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94303

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Market trends in 94303, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

104.4%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$1.3M

$239K MoM

Avg. days on market

26d

6 days MoM

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Sale history for 3896 Louis Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$36,736 (+10.3%)

$2,861,100 + $176,868

$3,037,968

2024

$33,312 (+1,359.3%)

$2,805,000 + $173,400

$2,978,400

2023

$2,283 (+1.6%)

$2,600,000 + $150,000

$2,750,000

2022

$2,247 (+2.1%)

$39,942 + $68,814

$108,756

2021

$2,202 (+1.3%)

$39,159 + $67,465

$106,624

2020

$2,174 (+1.4%)

$38,392 + $66,143

$104,535

2019

$2,144 (+1.8%)

$37,999 + $65,465

$103,464

2018

$2,106 (+1.9%)

$37,254 + $64,182

$101,436

2017

$2,068 (+3.0%)

$35,808 + $61,691

$97,499

2016

$2,007 (+1.4%)

$35,808 + $61,691

$97,499

2015

$1,980 (+7.4%)

$35,106 + $60,482

$95,588

2014

$1,844 (+1.9%)

$33,902 + $58,408

$92,310

2012

$1,810 (+5.8%)

$33,749 + $58,145

$91,894

2011

$1,710

$33,088 + $57,005

$90,093

2010

$1,709 (+6.7%)

$32,440 + $55,888

$88,328

2009

$1,601 (+3.4%)

$32,198 + $55,471

$87,669

2008

$1,548

$31,643 + $54,513

$86,156

Tax history for 3896 Louis Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$36,736 (+10.3%)

$2,861,100 + $176,868

$3,037,968

2024

$33,312 (+1,359.3%)

$2,805,000 + $173,400

$2,978,400

2023

$2,283 (+1.6%)

$2,600,000 + $150,000

$2,750,000

2022

$2,247 (+2.1%)

$39,942 + $68,814

$108,756

2021

$2,202 (+1.3%)

$39,159 + $67,465

$106,624

2020

$2,174 (+1.4%)

$38,392 + $66,143

$104,535

2019

$2,144 (+1.8%)

$37,999 + $65,465

$103,464

2018

$2,106 (+1.9%)

$37,254 + $64,182

$101,436

2017

$2,068 (+3.0%)

$35,808 + $61,691

$97,499

2016

$2,007 (+1.4%)

$35,808 + $61,691

$97,499

2015

$1,980 (+7.4%)

$35,106 + $60,482

$95,588

2014

$1,844 (+1.9%)

$33,902 + $58,408

$92,310

2012

$1,810 (+5.8%)

$33,749 + $58,145

$91,894

2011

$1,710

$33,088 + $57,005

$90,093

2010

$1,709 (+6.7%)

$32,440 + $55,888

$88,328

2009

$1,601 (+3.4%)

$32,198 + $55,471

$87,669

2008

$1,548

$31,643 + $54,513

$86,156

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,300 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1957

Sq. Ft.

1,508

Year built

1957

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Santa Clara County

APN

12757079

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 21, 2026.

R-1 (8000)

Single Family Residential District

The R-1 single family residential district is intended to create, preserve, and enhance areas suitable for detached dwellings with a strong presence of nature and with open area affording maximum privacy and opportunities for outdoor living and childrens play. Minimum site area requirements are established to create and preserve variety among neighborhoods, to provide adequate open area, and to encourage quality design. Accessory du, junior accessory du and accessory structures or buildings are appropriate. Community uses and facilities, such as churches and schools, should be limited unless no net loss of housing would result.

Zone overlays

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Mobile home park

Jul 16, 2010 • Active

Roof: like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)

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Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2

Interior

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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bedrooms: Walk-In Closet

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathroom Description: Primary (Stall Shower(s)), Shower and Tub, Updated Bath(s)

Room Information
Family Room Description: Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Dining Room Description: Dining Area in Living Room
Kitchen Description: Countertop (Laminate), Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven (Built-In), Oven (Self Cleaning), Oven Range (Built-In, Gas), Refrigerator(s)

Interior Features
Laundry: Inside
Flooring: Laminate

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: In Living Room
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1

Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Radiant

Exterior

Exterior Features
View: Neighborhood
Fencing: Wood
Roof: Foam

Building Information
Style: Eichler
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Construction Type: Wood Frame
Concrete Slab

Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,508

Property Information
Property Primary ID: 708870

Land Information
Soil: Adobe

Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.16
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R1

Financial

Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: Yes

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Sewer in Street
Utilities: Public Utilities

Water Information
Water: Public

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1

School Information
Elementary School District: Palo Alto Unified
High School District: Palo Alto Unified

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,508
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,300 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: 1957
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 12757079

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 21, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Fairmeadow Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

10/10

Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

10/10

Henry M. Gunn High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

10/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

4/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 90° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

7/10 Air Factor

13 unhealthy days expected this year, 13 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Palo Alto, CA • 94303

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$3.08M – $3.73M

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Home values near 3896 Louis Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
3915 Louis Road, Palo Alto, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1877 Sq. Ft.	$3,525,283
3885 Louis Road, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1715 Sq. Ft.	$3,257,626

Address	Redfin Estimate
3886 Louis Road, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1421 Sq. Ft.	$3,380,018
3916 Louis Road, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2012 Sq. Ft.	$3,473,285

Address	Redfin Estimate
3890 Louis Road, Palo Alto, CA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2127 Sq. Ft.	$3,575,041
3909 Louis Road, Palo Alto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1671 Sq. Ft.	$3,316,496

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